2021 Itinerary
Pre-Expedition Day 1:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Tuesday 20 April 2021
The team meets at our starting point, Kangerlussuaq in Greenland at 10.40am on Tuesday 20 April 2021, following the arrival of the Air Greenland flight GL781 from Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is the gateway to the west coast of Greenland. The plane leaves Copenhagen at 10am (flight time is 4 hours 40 minutes). After lunch and meeting our fellow team members, we sort our equipment and prepare our sleds for the rest of the day. There is the possibility of seeing the northern lights.
Pre-Expedition Day 2:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Wednesday 21 April 2021
AM: Finalise equipment sorting/sled packing.
PM: Explore Kangerlussuaq, which is scenically located by a large fjord, with snow-capped hills and mountains all around.
Expedition Days 1-28:
Skiing for 28 days across the Greenland ice cap from west to east
Thursday 22 April 2021 - Wednesday 19 May 2021
At 10am on the morning of Thursday 22 April 2021, we ski from Point 660 for 28 days completely across the Greenland ice cap, from Point 660 to the small village of Isortoq, a distance of 575km. It is possible for fast moving expeditions in favourable conditions to complete the expedition in 24-27 days.
Midway through our journey, the only structure we will encounter is the eerie and abandoned US radar station known as DYE 2. We will spend time exploring this odd and mysterious relic of the cold war, the perfect setting for a science-fiction movie.
On the evening of the last day of the expedition (Wednesday 19 May 2021), we will see the remarkable site of civilisation in the distance, being the tiny village of Isortoq, spectacularly situated on an island just off the edge of the ice cap. If the sea ice conditions are favourable, we will ski into this quaint village, and be greeted by its population of around 70 people and several hundred husky dogs. If the sea ice is unfavourable, we will complete this short last section by boat. Our incredible journey will be at an end!
Post Expedition Days 1-3:
Inuit villages of Isortoq, Tasiilaq and Kulusuk (East Greenland), flight to Reykjavik (Iceland)
Thursday 20 May 2021 - Saturday 22 May 2021
These 3 days provide time for travel out of Greenland to Iceland.
On Thursday 20 May 2021 at 8.50am, we take a 30 minute helicopter from Isortoq to Tasiilaq. We stay 2 nights in Tasiilaq in hostel accommodation at the Red House.
On Saturday 22 May 2021 at 8.00am, we take a 10 minute helicopter from Tasiilaq to Kulusuk. At 1.20pm this afternoon, flight NY 234 departs from Kulusuk with Air Iceland Connect to Reykjavik Domestic Airport, Iceland (the gateway to East Greenland) arriving at 5.10pm. From Reykjavik you can fly to your home destination.
Detailed flight information is contained in the Flight Logistics section of this website. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding flights, as we are always happy to talk about any aspect of the expedition.
Pre-Expedition Day 1:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Tuesday 20 April 2021
The team meets at our starting point, Kangerlussuaq in Greenland at 10.40am on Tuesday 20 April 2021, following the arrival of the Air Greenland flight GL781 from Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is the gateway to the west coast of Greenland. The plane leaves Copenhagen at 10am (flight time is 4 hours 40 minutes). After lunch and meeting our fellow team members, we sort our equipment and prepare our sleds for the rest of the day. There is the possibility of seeing the northern lights.
Pre-Expedition Day 2:
Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Wednesday 21 April 2021
AM: Finalise equipment sorting/sled packing.
PM: Explore Kangerlussuaq, which is scenically located by a large fjord, with snow-capped hills and mountains all around.
Expedition Days 1-28:
Skiing for 28 days across the Greenland ice cap from west to east
Thursday 22 April 2021 - Wednesday 19 May 2021
At 10am on the morning of Thursday 22 April 2021, we ski from Point 660 for 28 days completely across the Greenland ice cap, from Point 660 to the small village of Isortoq, a distance of 575km. It is possible for fast moving expeditions in favourable conditions to complete the expedition in 24-27 days.
Midway through our journey, the only structure we will encounter is the eerie and abandoned US radar station known as DYE 2. We will spend time exploring this odd and mysterious relic of the cold war, the perfect setting for a science-fiction movie.
On the evening of the last day of the expedition (Wednesday 19 May 2021), we will see the remarkable site of civilisation in the distance, being the tiny village of Isortoq, spectacularly situated on an island just off the edge of the ice cap. If the sea ice conditions are favourable, we will ski into this quaint village, and be greeted by its population of around 70 people and several hundred husky dogs. If the sea ice is unfavourable, we will complete this short last section by boat. Our incredible journey will be at an end!
Post Expedition Days 1-3:
Inuit villages of Isortoq, Tasiilaq and Kulusuk (East Greenland), flight to Reykjavik (Iceland)
Thursday 20 May 2021 - Saturday 22 May 2021
These 3 days provide time for travel out of Greenland to Iceland.
On Thursday 20 May 2021 at 8.50am, we take a 30 minute helicopter from Isortoq to Tasiilaq. We stay 2 nights in Tasiilaq in hostel accommodation at the Red House.
On Saturday 22 May 2021 at 8.00am, we take a 10 minute helicopter from Tasiilaq to Kulusuk. At 1.20pm this afternoon, flight NY 234 departs from Kulusuk with Air Iceland Connect to Reykjavik Domestic Airport, Iceland (the gateway to East Greenland) arriving at 5.10pm. From Reykjavik you can fly to your home destination.
Detailed flight information is contained in the Flight Logistics section of this website. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding flights, as we are always happy to talk about any aspect of the expedition.